Just joined and wanted to introduce myself

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Thanks!

Will you get to know the results of the study? I would have been willing to be part of one especially if it had lowered the cost.

[BrantS1976 243]

Tara,

I am sure I will be able to get a summary of the published results. It would definitely be interesting to see where my numbers stack up with the average, high and low. Based on what the program coordinator has said about my weight loss it seems like I am at least above average. Hopefully I can stay on course and keep it up.

For those who wanted to know more about the plication, here is a link to the fact sheet about the surgery from my surgeons website: http://www.nwwls.com/uploads/pdf/fact-shlgcp_patientfactsheet_dsl10_0245_3_pfs.pdf

Thanks!


Will you get to know the results of the study? I would have been willing to be part of one especially if it had lowered the cost.

[SandyM 1,956]

I had my plication with my band in May. Surgeon didn't say anything about clinical trial. Nearly all of his bands are with plication.

[BrantS1976 243]

I had my plication with my band in May. Surgeon didn't say anything about clinical trial. Nearly all of his bands are with plication.

Not sure how that works, but guessing since the band is an approved medical device, that it probably part of it. I also wanted to clarify, I just had an appointment the other day and what I signed up for, they are referring to as "an investigational study." It's overseen by an independent review board. I think this is how they are currently handling plication (without the band) as weight loss surgery in the US at this point.

[Georgia 2,908]

Not sure how that works, but guessing since the band is an approved medical device, that it probably part of it. I also wanted to clarify, I just had an appointment the other day and what I signed up for, they are referring to as "an investigational study." It's overseen by an independent review board. I think this is how they are currently handling plication (without the band) as weight loss surgery in the US at this point.

That's what I was wondering about. This plication to is JUST that. Not band too, right?

Edited January 25, 2014 by Georgia

[Lady VS 1,147]

How cool!!! Congratulations and continued success.

[rensterness 375]

Hi Brant!

Your are doing great! Keep up the great work! I chose the sleeve as well and was sleeved in October as well, October 7th. Three and a half months out and I am down 91 pounds. So were are Sleeve Buddies Keep up the great work!!!